Tonga to New Zealand 6
Wayward Adventure
Sun 8 Nov 2009 05:38
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31:30.6187s 174:57.290e
Getting closer. Waiting for the wind to turn
more to the west so we can make our turn towards Opua. Still SSW and
looking for SW. Only a little over 200 miles on a straight line to
Opua but unfortunately we cannot take that track unless we motor and bash
into the wind and waves. Now who wants to do that? We are
still on what you would consider a beat but we are taking the waves at
about 50 degree angles. We have not done allot of upwind sailing in the
past year but I think The Wayward is sailing "to weather" quite
well. Ask Lauren and she will tell you that nothing sails
to weather like a 747. She has informed me that she is having a good
time on land and is glad to miss this portion of the journey. I had a
nice Tuna today, had him right by the boat and was just about to gaff him when
he shook out the hook. I was not happy but really the last thing we need
on board is more meat for the customs to throw away. Til
then,
Aaron
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